My Song!

Gravity




Something always brings me back to you.
It never takes too long.
No matter what I say or do I'll still feel you here 'til the moment I'm gone.

You hold me without touch.
You keep me without chains.
I never wanted anything so much than to drown in your love and not feel your rain.

Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.

You loved me 'cause I'm fragile.
When I thought that I was strong.
But you touch me for a little while and all my fragile strength is gone.

Set me free, leave me be. I don't want to fall another moment into your gravity.
Here I am and I stand so tall, just the way I'm supposed to be.
But you're on to me and all over me.

I live here on my knees as I try to make you see that you're everything I think I need here on the ground.
But you're neither friend nor foe though I can't seem to let you go.
The one thing that I still know is that you're keeping me down

One of my favorites

Triathlon Training Started Today

Well, this morning I woke up at 5:45 am to go to the gym and complete my first workout of the day, success! I feel so awesome and do not miss my bed. I don't know how this 2 workouts a day is going to go but I will do my best.

What I probably would need is a trainer to take care of the bike portion when its raining (like is will probably be today) or when Sophia comes back, since I can do it early in the morning before I take her to school. I guess if not I will have to do them back to back when she gets back.

I can't wait to see my improvement in cardio and endurance, and of course the changes in my body... Can't wait to get SUPER fit! 

This is all for know ;)

CM

Triathlon Training

So I have been swimming and biking just randomly, but I start my triathlon training Tuesday the 2nd. I just planned my next 2 weeks of training and oh boy! double workouts 6 days a week. I hope I can keep this going because I am extremely excited.

So this is my lovely training for next week!

• Tuesday 
• AM Swim - 9 x 100 - 100 @ Mod Intensity w 5 sec rest 
• AM Swim - 4 x 25 @ speed intensity w/ 20 sec rest
• PM Bike - 11 x 20 sec 20 sec intervals/high gear @ speed intensity w/ 2 min active rec
• 35 min warm up / 35 min cool down
• Wednesday
• AM Swim - 9 x 100 - 100 @ Mod Intensity w 5 sec rest 
• AM Swim - 4 x 25 @ speed intensity w/ 20 sec rest
• PM Run - 55 min @ Mod intensity
• Thursday
• AM Bike - 1 hr @ Mod intensity
• PM Run - 55 min run @ Mod intensity
• Friday
• AM Bike - 1 hr @ Mod intensity
• PM Swim - 4 x 200 - 50 easy / 50 hard with  20 sec rest
• PM Swim - 8 x 25 mixed form w 10 sec rest
• Saturday
• AM Bike - 1 hr @ Mod intensity
• PM Run - 55 min run @ Mod intensity
• PM Run - 2 x 20 sec Sprint w 40 sec rest
• Sunday
• AM Swim - 9 x 100 - 100 @ Mod Intensity w 5 sec rest 
• AM Swim - 4 x 25 @ speed intensity w/ 20 sec rest
• PM Run - 55 min @ Mod intensity

Anyone who knows me and my difficulty with routines knows that this will be extremely hard for me, but I guess my excitement could be enough motivation to keep it going. The hardest part will be to be able to keep it up when Sophia gets back.

Since I have another month to do this without my monkey I hope I make the best of it and get used to my training routine. They say it takes 21 days to develop a habit, right? Wish me luck!

XOXO

CM

A few pics of the triathlon

First of all let me put this out there, accomplished? yes! Sexy? not feeling it... This tri-suit brings the worst out of me, specially when wet... oh! and the helmet? really? MUSHROOM HEAD... Not fond of the tri gear so please DO NOT JUDGE! lol!

BUT I DID IT AND THAT'S WHAT MATTERS!

My Very 1st Triathlon

Today was an exciting day, I once again managed to finish an endurance event, and again (which I'm not proud of) without training. 

Results

• Place within Age Group 52
• Overall 698
• Swim Ranking 45 - Time 8:27 
• T1 3:39 
• Bike Ranking 42 - Time 30:27 - MPH 17.7
• T2 2:27 
• Run Ranking 56 - Time 22:40 - Pace 11:20
• Total Time 1:07:39

The experience was absolutely amazing and I am totally hooked, most of this people actually trained and I still managed to sty in the middle of the pack which makes me think what I could accomplish if I actually train. Next Triathlon is a sprint on August 20 in Peachtree City ant then International distance in Chicago the weekend of my birthday... I am so training for those.

The swim - I am no longer intimidated by it, it was over before I knew it and surprisingly even through my efforts of staying in the back to not be kicked I found myself passing people and doing a pretty decent time in the water. Way better than what I anticipated and not scary at all.

The bike - I can definitely get better at this if I start riding regularly in PTC as the hills usually kick my butt because I have been riding pretty flat courses. I can't wait to start riding and training with the tri-club, it will make me improve tremendously.

The run - Still the most hated activity, even against the swim. I thought I was going to die, lol! Well, it just took me a while to catch my breath and feel my legs, I had to walk/run half of it trying to get my breathing under control but then I was fine. I guess 11:20 pace considering no training and swim/bike before it it's not horrible.

Transitions - I can do so much better! I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect, I definitely need to get cycling shoes and have a banana or something for after the swim. I did have shot blocks though but forgot to eat them before and after the bike, lol!

Overall great race and very geared to beginners so I felt good... Loved it and can't wait to do many more.

Now time to get some rest, it's been a long day, but very well spent.

Oh! and for all those dads out there "Happy Father's Day"

XOXO

CM

One of those days

Today I was cleaning and saw the little scrapbook album that I had made for my ex one Christmas... I actually pulled it out and opened it. I used to cry every time I looked at it, now I just get so mad, we looked so happy... what a f'n lie! 

All the moments that I thought were special not only were a lie but they were just little charades to feed his ego, there was nothing special about our relationship, because he is doing it all over again with the whore that used to be my friend. Oh well, lesson learned right? But how do you know when it's real and when it's not? 

All I know that I refuse to let him ruin my ability to dream and love fully, I will remain as the same hopeless romantic that I've always been and will love with all my heart once again when I find someone worthy of it. In the mean time, I love myself, do the things I love and enjoy to give Carla some "me time".

I am back to doing the things I love and even new ones that enjoy even more than the old ones alone, I am enjoying cycling, now swimming, still trying to take the hate out of running and I have the love of my life ready to cheer me up every second... Sophia!

So for that I am happy and grateful, and most importantly, I have God... who will NEVER EVER let you down!

Hope you all are having a great Father's day weekend.

XOXO
CM

Triathlon Training... NOT!

As usual I signed up for something without training thinking that since it is a Super Sprint it was going to be easy... Well, nothing is easy without training and I say that because I tried a swim/bike yesterday with one of my new friends. We did a 1/4 mile swim and a 12 mile ride.

The swim was hard, I always think I'm in shape because I'm running and now cycling, come to find out that swimming is just a whole different animal. This is not new to me but some how I find myself surprised every time. Not only I was tired but right before getting in the water my friend Sharon was kind enough to let me know that 2 weeks ago they found an alligator in the lake... can I say freaked out?

Then we jogged to the car and got on our bikes, not only was this the first time of me riding on regular rodes with motorized vehicles but I had no idea that the course was so hilly. The result you might ask? this workout kicked my butt BIG TIME!

Now I am freaking out about Sunday, not only I have no idea what to expect as it's my 1st triathlon but I KNOW that it won't be easy. On top of it there is very limited info about this event online which I am a bit disappointed about, and then NO MEDALS! Really? Yes! NO MEDALS! Arghhh!

Oh well... Today I am going to get together with the local tri club and look into starting training with a group that will train for the Augusta GA 70.3 - Yes, I am having a moment of insanity but I'm going to embrace it! So we shall see how this goes, I read it's a hilly course on the bike portion of the race but I have 3 months to train, right? If I do register for this I will be doing the Chicago Olympic Triathlon, if registration is still open, I haven't checked yet.

Well, that's it for now... I will be posting pics on Sunday of the Super Sprint so stay tuned =)

XOXO
CM

Homesick

This weekend has been pretty low key, a lot of down time at home, but I think what had me a bit down was the fact that on Friday it was Sophia's birthday and I was not able to be with her. I miss every second she's not around, and even though is nice to have some alone time I just miss her with every piece of my soul. No matter what happens in my life with her I will never be alone and she's always going to love her momma.

Saturday was great, I signed up for my 1st Sprint Triathlon... It is in 8 days, yes you heard that right and I have no clue of what to expect. All I can say is that they better give me a damn medal, lol! I went to Silver Comet Trail again and rode 32 miles, I guess this is becoming my little ritual and I'm going to have to figure out the logistics of it once Sophia comes back but I am addicted. I love just getting on my bike with my Pandora radio and just going and enjoying the scenery. I thank god every day that I'm able to do this and enjoy the ride, the sounds, the scents, all of it! We definitely shouldn't take these things for granted.

Today I went for a short recovery ride in Peachtree City with Jackie to get acquainted to the trails over there... Boy was it fun, she definitely cracks me up every time so it's always good times. Then it was movie time, watched Beyond Borders and I am about to start Salt... Angelina Jolie marathon? I guess so, I am not to fond of the home wrecker but I guess she can act and her movies are usually good. Not like other home wreckers that are just good at that, breaking families... ouch!

Anyway, I am excited about a few other things that I might share later when it's time... Too soon to speak about them right now but it's good news ;) I can't wait to see what's next for me, my life seems to be getting a bit more interesting... We shall see!

Anyway, that's it for now... Next week I start triathlon training, hoping to do an Olympic Tri sometime in August but we will see, for now the Sprint will get me started.

XOXO CM

Rocking & Rolling

I just have to say I've just been kicking ass at work. My project is taking off and I am finally able to show results. When customizing a CRM system on the initial phase no matter how hard you work it's hard for users to see what you have been doing. The good thing is that that phase is partially over and migration of data has began, the cool thing is that now everyone gets to see how cool and simple I made life for them!

I've been working on reporting and dashboards the past couple of days and let me tell ya... Those little graphics get the execs going, I am looking like a super hero and I love every second of it. This is just phase one of the project and there is a ton more to do but I am happy that they are pleased with the results even though this is a system that I had not worked on in so many years.

I feel very accomplished and that just makes me happy. On the other end I have been running and cycling and gotta start swimming. I think I am going to sign up for my first triathlon, it is around here in mid August and it's supposed to be really cool. Life is really coming around and things are just stabilizing, I am just waiting for this job to become permanent, that would be an absolute blessing.

On the dating arena, well, nothing yet... Tons of prospects so I am trying to narrow down the list, lol! Great dates and there a few guys that stand out the crowd, I am getting to the selection phase as I can only keep the "getting intimate" out of the equation for so long so I might have to pick soon and there is a guy that I have in mind when it comes to picking a winner.

Could it be that soon I will be in a relationship, oh lord! I have mixed feelings about that and I really don't want to push it, the problem is that it's kinda happening so we shall see.

Well, that is all for now!

Until next post.

CM

New friends and tons of fun

This weekend was a fun one, I woke up on Saturday morning and drove up to Atlanta to meet up with my Venezuelan friend Thais with whom I work. We had agreed to meet up at her place and go for a bike ride to Silver Comet Trail again and then go to the pool to get some sun. We met at her place and had breakfast at Einstein Bros. to carb up a little for our 25 mile ride, have I mentioned I am loving this cycling thing?

Not thrilled about this pic because I absolutely hate wearing a helmet, so not sexy but I guess safety first and these IronGirl sunglasses are not very flattering either but they are great for cycling! I did though had to showcase my HOT WHEELS, and even though I don't look like a true cyclist because I still have regular pedals and I don't have cycling shoes I am sure I will get there soon once I master to feel more stable and confident in the bike.

After our 25 mile ride we went to Thais' condo and laid in the pool sipping a berry margarita that my skilled friend made for us. The weather was HOT and perfect for pool time, it was great to be laying out as I had been neglecting my tan since I started my new job. Then it was time for lunch and we headed to a small Venezuelan restaurant in Atlanta where not only they have arepas, but they have cachitos, tequenos, and queso de mano and guayanes to buy by the pound! Bingo! So we stuffed our faces with arepa de guayanes and avocado and some tequenos which I have not eaten since my last trip to Aripos in Chicago.

Now it was time to go back home and get ready to go out, my friends had promised to take me out and show me around. It was a fun night full of fun and dancing, we ended up going to a Latin place where how could you not dance... The moment I hear salsa and merengue my body just starts moving, I just can't help it, it's in my genes ;)

We had sangria and joked around and danced and it was lots of fun! I can't wait to do it again next weekend =) It was also great to not have to drive back home for 45 minutes, which is really making me ponder if I should move closer to the city... Maybe not, lol!

That's it for now my friends, until next post!

CM